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February 20, 2009 at 10:14 amBuffy Aries says:

I think you did a wonderful job presenting the complexities of the issue. I really enjoyed the way you presented the switch from Amherst being highly selective, to students being in the position of selecting schools. And I was totally surprised and delighted to see a clip from my classroom!

February 20, 2009 at 10:15 amCathy Petrone says:

It was very enlightening to see the complex process come down to a simple vote. My son Andrew, a high school freshman, was totally surprised to hear of the rejection of the boy who had one tough semester. The reason given, parental pressure, turns the whole idea of pushing our students toward ever-greater achievement on it’s head. He was also surprised by the number of students who reject Amherst after being accepted. I take issue with leaving spaces for athletes in such a small school, but that’s my bias.. Hopefully, there is the ‘perfect-fit’ college out there for most everyone, even if it’s not the most prestigious.

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